Senior Engineer - Development Infrastructure & Growth

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead complex projects and mentor junior team members. You will provide expert advice on development applications and review infrastructure plans, ensuring they meet engineering standards. A degree in Civil Engineering is required, along with strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave loading

Generous superannuation

Corporate health insurance discounts

Access to fitness and leisure programs

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
• White Card (or willingness to obtain).
• C Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on engineering aspects of development applications.
• Review and assess infrastructure plans for compliance.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

1876 | Development Infrastructure & Growth | Toowoomba CBD

YOURNEXT CAREER MOVE STARTS HERE. HELP US ENGINEER THE FUTURE OF THETOOWOOMBA REGION!

Location: Toowoomba,QLD
Employment Type: Full-time,Permanent
Salary: $102,286.02 –$109,044.83 + 17.5% leave loading + 12.65%super
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 October2025

Advance Your Career Where Innovation MeetsGrowth

If you're a skilled civilengineer ready to lead complex projects and shape the future ofa rapidly growing region, this is your opportunity to stepup.

At Toowoomba RegionalCouncil, we’re not just delivering infrastructure —we're solving complex engineering challenges that supportsustainable development and long-term community outcomes. As aSenior Engineer in ourDevelopment Infrastructure & Growthteam, you’ll be at the forefront of thismission, working alongside passionate professionals whocare about innovation, quality, and progress.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, youwill:

Provide expertadvice on engineering aspects of developmentapplications.

Review and assessinfrastructure plans, ensuring compliance withCouncil’s engineering standards.

Inspectconstruction works to ensure quality andconformance.

Collaborateacross disciplines and represent the team in keystakeholder meetings, including pre-lodgementdiscussions.

Mentor and coachjunior engineers to build technical and professionalcapability.

Lead initiativesthat streamline processes and drive continuousimprovement.

Resolve complexor sensitive matters with professionalism, integrity,and clarity.

This role is ideal for aproactive professional ready to take on leadershipresponsibilities and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic,fast-growing region.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a teamthat’s essential to facilitating the ongoingtransformation of the Toowoomba Region — one ofQueensland’s most exciting and diverse growth areas. Ourteam ensures that development projects deliver qualityinfrastructure that meets the needs of our community today andinto the future.

What You’ll Get:

Competitivesalary + annual leave loading + generoussuperannuation

Real careerdevelopment and leadership pathways

Salary packagingto boost your superannuation

Corporate healthinsurance discounts

Discounted accessto fitness and leisure programs

Access to theEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

A strong safetyculture and supportive work environment

What You Bring

We’re looking forsomeone with the technical capability, leadership qualities, anddrive to succeed. You will need to demonstrate:

1. Qualifications &Experience

Degree in CivilEngineering (recognised university)

Eligibility formembership with Engineers Australia

White Card (orwillingness to obtain)

C ClassDriver’s Licence

2. Strong Organisational & ProjectManagement Skills

Ability to managemultiple, complex projects with autonomy

Experiencedeveloping operational procedures and processimprovements

3. Technical Expertise

In-depthknowledge of subdivision and developmentengineering

Familiarity withplanning legislation (e.g. Planning Act 2016) and technicalstandards

Experienceassessing and approving engineering plans, inspectingworks, and applying compliance standards

4. Communication & InterpersonalSkills

Clearcommunicator who provides practical, solution-focusedadvice

Committed todelivering high-quality customer service and stakeholderengagement

Proven ability tolead by example, mentor team members, and foster aculture of collaboration and continuousimprovement

6. Alignment with CouncilValues

Demonstratedaccountability and commitment to upholdingorganisational values and behaviours

How to Apply

Please submit thefollowing:

To apply, please sendus:

• A short document(max 2 pages) that explains how you meet the keysuccess criteria listed in the PositionDescription .
• Use aheading so it’s clear which one you’re talkingabout.
• Giveexamples from your own experience – tell us what you did,how you did it, and what happened as a result.

Important:If you don’t respond to each key requirement, yourapplication might not be considered.

Preferred candidates will undergo a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment.

Need More Info?

Contact Michael Evans on(07) 4688 6757 during business hours.

The Toowoomba region is aboutrich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expenseof liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Councilservices a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team ofapproximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service to the community, residentsand visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our successdepends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staffand offer a wide variety of interesting challenges andopportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches orapplications for this or any other vacancy. No response will beprovided.